Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Proof of Title to Land — Declaration of Title — Grantor’s Root of Title

Area of law: EVIDENCE LAW
Court: Supreme Court

Derivative title requires proof of grantor's title. A deed alone is insufficient. The principle applies to land disputes. The rule applies nemo dat quod non habet. The 20-year presumption may assist. The principle is well-established.

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